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KU Law receives $1.6M grant to aid veterans
The University of Kansas School of Law is set to receive $1.6 million in federal funding for the establishment of a free legal aid clinic dedicated to serving veterans. With an estimated 194,000 veterans in Kansas, the clinic would be the first of its kind in the state.
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Law expert shows famed 'revolving door' between SEC, private firms not as wide as thought
Legal experts have long warned about the “revolving door” between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the financial industry it regulates. A KU law professor has written a new study identifying a different professional “door” available to SEC attorneys — one that does not revolve at all.
France attacks, boycott calls show clash of secularism, law expert says
What began as calls for boycotts of French products turned violent Thursday as a knife-wielding attacker killed three people at a church in Nice, France. University of Kansas law scholar Raj Bhala is available to discuss the ongoing situation with media.
Legal scholar to deliver lecture on election law
KU Law welcomes election law scholar Franita Tolson for a virtual lecture event this fall. Tolson will present "The Inevitability of American Democracy" at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, via Zoom.
KU law, journalism scholars sum up nonexistent state of workplace bullying laws
While technology has provided a way for many parts of life to carry on virtually, it has also provided space for negative elements of life such as cyberbullying to increase. Two University of Kansas scholars point out in a new book chapter that American law is woefully unprepared to handle…
KU Law welcomes Class of 2023
The Class of 2023 includes 100 J.D. students who come to KU Law from 20 states and 51 colleges and universities. It is the most diverse in KU Law's history, with 28% of the class self-identifying as students of color. Meet four first-year students.
SEC has been illegally denying hearings for 25 years, professor writes in new article
What happens if the SEC unilaterally decides to skip hearings on wrongdoing? A KU law professor has written a new article pointing out that is exactly what has been happening for 25 years at the SEC and other federal regulatory agencies.
Law Review Symposium to explore future of renewable energy
Speakers from across the nation will present papers and discuss the topic of "Accelerating Clean Energy: The Next Decade of Reform” at the 2020 Kansas Law Review Symposium.
American World Trade Organization loss, repeal of Canada tariffs cloud future of unilateralism, says trade expert
Two major developments unfolded today in the ongoing trade war with China and the Trump administration’s expansion of tariffs. Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas, can discuss the WTO ruling, its consequences.
New class of Dean's Fellows to mentor incoming students
Thirteen upper-level KU Law students have been selected as Dean’s Fellows for the 2020-21 academic year. Fellows offer academic support and guidance, serve as resources for first-year students.
Faculty member receives Distinguished Professor status
University of Kansas Provost Barbara Bichelmeyer has appointed four KU faculty members to be Distinguished Professors.